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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.56 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.56 and 303.92 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.56 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.56 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.56 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 161,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,855.64/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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