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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 529.59 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 529.59 and 302.73 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 529.59 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/529.59 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 529.59 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 160,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,322.78/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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