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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 533.75 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 533.75 and 308.52 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 533.75 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/533.75 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 533.75 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 164,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,671.01/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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