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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 537.72 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 537.72 and 301.50 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 537.72 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/537.72 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 537.72 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 162,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,122.79/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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