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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.45, 537.83 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.45, 537.83 and 301.05 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.45 : 537.83 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.45/537.83 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.45x = 537.83 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.45x = 161,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,913.72/359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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