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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 536.31 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 536.31 and 307.01 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 536.31 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/536.31 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 536.31 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 164,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,649.85/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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