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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 532.86 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 532.86 and 307.96 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 532.86 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/532.86 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 532.86 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 164,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,102.88/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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