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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 531.48 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 531.48 and 302.04 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 531.48 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/531.48 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 531.48 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 160,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,528.22/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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