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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 532.53 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 532.53 and 309.30 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 532.53 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/532.53 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 532.53 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 164,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,711.53/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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