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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 533.75 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 533.75 and 301.69 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 533.75 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/533.75 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 533.75 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 161,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,024.37/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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