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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.89, 529.62 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.89, 529.62 and 302.32 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.89 : 529.62 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.89/529.62 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.89x = 529.62 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.89x = 160,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,114.72/353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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