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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.48 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.48 and 306.32 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.48 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.48 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.48 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 162,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,802.95/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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