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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.78, 537.98 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.78, 537.98 and 309.02 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.78 : 537.98 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.78/537.98 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.78x = 537.98 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.78x = 166,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,242.34/359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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