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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 535.65 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 535.65 and 304.11 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 535.65 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/535.65 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 535.65 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 162,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,896.52/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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