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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 531.69 and 300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 531.69 and 300.46 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 531.69 = 300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/531.69 = 300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 531.69 × 300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 159,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,751.58/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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