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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 537.87 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 537.87 and 305.13 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 537.87 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/537.87 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 537.87 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 164,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,120.27/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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