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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 536.93 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 536.93 and 302.54 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 536.93 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/536.93 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 536.93 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 162,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,442.80/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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