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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 489.54 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 489.54 and 307.32 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 489.54 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/489.54 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 489.54 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 150,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,445.43/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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