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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 530.64 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 530.64 and 308.64 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 530.64 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/530.64 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 530.64 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 163,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,776.73/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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