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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.60, 538.71 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.60, 538.71 and 302.18 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.60 : 538.71 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.60/538.71 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.60x = 538.71 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.60x = 162,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,784.69/359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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