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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 536.93 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 536.93 and 302.56 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 536.93 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/536.93 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 536.93 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 162,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,453.54/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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