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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 532.98 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 532.98 and 303.04 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 532.98 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/532.98 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 532.98 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 161,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,514.26/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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