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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 539.04 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 539.04 and 302.04 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 539.04 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/539.04 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 539.04 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 162,811.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,811.64/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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