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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 538.02 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 538.02 and 301.35 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 538.02 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/538.02 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 538.02 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 162,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,132.33/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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