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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 528.82 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 528.82 and 308.72 is: 460.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 528.82 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/528.82 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 528.82 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 163,257.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,257.31/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.61

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