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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 535.77 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 535.77 and 307.56 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 535.77 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/535.77 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 535.77 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 164,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,781.42/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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