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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 536.60 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 536.60 and 301.04 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 536.60 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/536.60 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 536.60 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 161,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,538.06/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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