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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 527.94 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 527.94 and 308.78 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 527.94 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/527.94 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 527.94 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 163,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,017.31/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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