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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 537.54 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 537.54 and 301.05 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 537.54 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/537.54 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 537.54 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 161,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,826.42/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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