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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 538.33 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 538.33 and 304.81 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 538.33 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/538.33 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 538.33 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 164,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,089.86/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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