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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 538.68 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 538.68 and 305.06 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 538.68 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/538.68 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 538.68 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 164,327.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,327.03/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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