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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 529.08 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 529.08 and 304.98 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 529.08 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/529.08 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 529.08 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 161,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,358.82/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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