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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 529.97 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 529.97 and 306 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 529.97 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/529.97 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 529.97 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 162,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,169.29/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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