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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 531.20 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 531.20 and 302.72 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 531.20 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/531.20 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 531.20 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 160,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,804.86/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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