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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 532.78 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 532.78 and 304.43 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 532.78 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/532.78 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 532.78 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 162,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,195.29/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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