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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 538.96 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 538.96 and 307.96 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 538.96 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/538.96 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 538.96 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 165,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,978.12/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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