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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 538.08 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 538.08 and 301.73 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 538.08 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/538.08 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 538.08 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 162,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,351.06/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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