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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 532.58 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 532.58 and 304.74 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 532.58 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/532.58 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 532.58 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 162,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,298.43/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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