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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 535.23 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 535.23 and 302.76 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 535.23 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/535.23 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 535.23 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 162,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,046.23/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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