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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 537.92 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 537.92 and 304.55 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 537.92 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/537.92 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 537.92 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 163,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,823.54/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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