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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 530.16 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 530.16 and 303.81 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 530.16 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/530.16 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 530.16 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 161,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,067.91/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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