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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 532.35 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 532.35 and 303.72 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 532.35 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/532.35 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 532.35 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 161,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,685.34/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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