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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 531.28 and 308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 531.28 and 308.57 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 531.28 = 308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/531.28 = 308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 531.28 × 308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 163,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,932.87/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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