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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.35, 538.10 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.35, 538.10 and 301.44 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.35 : 538.10 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.35/538.10 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.35x = 538.10 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.35x = 162,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,201.54/359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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