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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 530.72 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 530.72 and 301.16 is: 450.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 530.72 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/530.72 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 530.72 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 159,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,831.64/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.69

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