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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 531.80 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 531.80 and 305.76 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 531.80 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/531.80 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 531.80 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 162,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,603.17/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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