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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.76 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.76 and 304 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.76 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.76 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.76 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 162,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,263.04/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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