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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 537.87 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 537.87 and 301.26 is: 451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 537.87 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/537.87 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 537.87 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 162,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,038.72/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.14

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