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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.69, 538.85 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.69, 538.85 and 304.83 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.69 : 538.85 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.69/538.85 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.69x = 538.85 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.69x = 164,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,258.41/359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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