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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 533.18 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 533.18 and 300.11 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 533.18 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/533.18 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 533.18 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 160,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,012.48/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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