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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.53, 536.27 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.53, 536.27 and 301.07 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.53 : 536.27 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.53/536.27 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.53x = 536.27 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.53x = 161,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,454.64/359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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