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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 532.13 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 532.13 and 301.96 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 532.13 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/532.13 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 532.13 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 160,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,681.97/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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