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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 535.44 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 535.44 and 305.54 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 535.44 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/535.44 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 535.44 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 163,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,598.34/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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