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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.21, 534.33 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.21, 534.33 and 304.53 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.21 : 534.33 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.21/534.33 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.21x = 534.33 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.21x = 162,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,719.51/356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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