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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 539.97 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 539.97 and 308.95 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 539.97 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/539.97 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 539.97 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 166,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,821.22/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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