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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 532.32 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 532.32 and 303.63 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 532.32 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/532.32 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 532.32 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 161,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,629.89/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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