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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 489.24 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 489.24 and 307.44 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 489.24 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/489.24 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 489.24 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 150,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,411.95/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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