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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 530.56 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 530.56 and 306.19 is: 459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 530.56 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/530.56 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 530.56 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 162,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,452.17/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.98

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