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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.44 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.44 and 301.23 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.44 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.44 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.44 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 161,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,891.55/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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