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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 537.54 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 537.54 and 309.86 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 537.54 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/537.54 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 537.54 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 166,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,562.14/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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