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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 539.13 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 539.13 and 302.47 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 539.13 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/539.13 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 539.13 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 163,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,070.65/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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