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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.32 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.32 and 305.04 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.32 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.32 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.32 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 164,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,209.13/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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