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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 538.22 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 538.22 and 304.74 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 538.22 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/538.22 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 538.22 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 164,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,017.16/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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