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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 532.68 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 532.68 and 309.12 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 532.68 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/532.68 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 532.68 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 164,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,662.04/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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