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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 530.10 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 530.10 and 305.88 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 530.10 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/530.10 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 530.10 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 162,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,146.99/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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