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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.54 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.54 and 308.04 is: 461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.54 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.54 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.54 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 164,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,043.62/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.99

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