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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 533.52 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 533.52 and 306.06 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 533.52 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/533.52 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 533.52 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 163,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,289.13/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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