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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 531.30 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 531.30 and 303.10 is: 453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 531.30 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/531.30 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 531.30 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 161,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,037.03/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.93

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