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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.15, 535.77 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.15, 535.77 and 301.74 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.15 : 535.77 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.15/535.77 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.15x = 535.77 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.15x = 161,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,661.23/359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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