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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 531.52 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 531.52 and 303.17 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 531.52 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/531.52 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 531.52 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 161,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,140.92/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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