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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 537.39 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 537.39 and 304.45 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 537.39 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/537.39 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 537.39 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 163,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,608.39/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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