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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 534.04 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 534.04 and 309.04 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 534.04 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/534.04 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 534.04 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 165,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,039.72/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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