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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 536.76 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 536.76 and 304.06 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 536.76 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/536.76 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 536.76 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 163,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,207.25/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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