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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.23, 539.31 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.23, 539.31 and 305.47 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.23 : 539.31 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.23/539.31 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.23x = 539.31 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.23x = 164,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,741.71/359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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