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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 535.71 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 535.71 and 304.20 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 535.71 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/535.71 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 535.71 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 162,962.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,962.98/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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