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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 535.46 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 535.46 and 302.49 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 535.46 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/535.46 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 535.46 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 161,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,969.78/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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