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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 530.48 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 530.48 and 305.44 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 530.48 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/530.48 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 530.48 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 162,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,029.81/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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