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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 525.66 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 525.66 and 303.12 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 525.66 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/525.66 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 525.66 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 159,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,335.43/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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