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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 529.59 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 529.59 and 305.08 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 529.59 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/529.59 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 529.59 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 161,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,566.17/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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