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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.85 and 297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.85 and 297.83 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.85 = 297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.85 = 297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.85 × 297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 157,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,210.89/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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