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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 531.12 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 531.12 and 303.32 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 531.12 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/531.12 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 531.12 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 161,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,099.32/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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