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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 489.23 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 489.23 and 306.95 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 489.23 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/489.23 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 489.23 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 150,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,165.17/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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