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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 539.45 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 539.45 and 305.57 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 539.45 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/539.45 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 539.45 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 164,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,835.51/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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