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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 533.48 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 533.48 and 307.44 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 533.48 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/533.48 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 533.48 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 164,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,013.09/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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