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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 539.46 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 539.46 and 305.40 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 539.46 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/539.46 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 539.46 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 164,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,751.08/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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