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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 535.94 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 535.94 and 303.33 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 535.94 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/535.94 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 535.94 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 162,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,566.68/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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