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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 538.86 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 538.86 and 304.10 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 538.86 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/538.86 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 538.86 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 163,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,867.33/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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