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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.60, 529.92 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.60, 529.92 and 305.84 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.60 : 529.92 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.60/529.92 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.60x = 529.92 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.60x = 162,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,070.73/353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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