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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 534.47 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 534.47 and 304.97 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 534.47 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/534.47 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 534.47 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 162,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,993.12/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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