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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 531.16 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 531.16 and 296.21 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 531.16 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/531.16 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 531.16 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 157,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,335.49/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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