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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 539.12 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 539.12 and 301.68 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 539.12 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/539.12 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 539.12 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 162,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,641.72/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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