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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.57 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.57 and 305.65 is: 458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.57 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.57 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.57 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 162,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,471.71/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.64

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