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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 536.08 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 536.08 and 304.45 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 536.08 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/536.08 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 536.08 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 163,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,210.32/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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