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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 539.61 and 305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 539.61 and 305.67 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 539.61 = 305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/539.61 = 305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 539.61 × 305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 164,945.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,945.19/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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