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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.38 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.38 and 301.68 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.38 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.38 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.38 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 162,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,418.48/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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