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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 535.44 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 535.44 and 301.54 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 535.44 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/535.44 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 535.44 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 161,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,456.58/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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