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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 540.72 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 540.72 and 305.52 is: 459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 540.72 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/540.72 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 540.72 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 165,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,200.77/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.50

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