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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 532.26 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 532.26 and 300.30 is: 450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 532.26 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/532.26 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 532.26 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 159,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,837.68/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.75

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