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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 532.44 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 532.44 and 300.81 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 532.44 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/532.44 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 532.44 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 160,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,163.28/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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