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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.97 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.97 and 306.59 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.97 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.97 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.97 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 163,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,401.74/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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