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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.77 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.77 and 305.66 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.77 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.77 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.77 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 161,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,929.50/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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