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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 533.61 and 305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 533.61 and 305.17 is: 455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 533.61 = 305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/533.61 = 305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 533.61 × 305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 162,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,841.76/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.57

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