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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 537.50 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 537.50 and 301.37 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 537.50 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/537.50 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 537.50 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 161,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,984.87/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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