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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 539.46 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 539.46 and 308.21 is: 462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 539.46 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/539.46 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 539.46 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 166,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,264.27/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.31

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