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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 525.84 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 525.84 and 306.72 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 525.84 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/525.84 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 525.84 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 161,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,285.64/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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