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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 539.52 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 539.52 and 304.54 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 539.52 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/539.52 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 539.52 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 164,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,305.42/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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