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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 529.54 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 529.54 and 304.56 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 529.54 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/529.54 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 529.54 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 161,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,275.94/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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