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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 530.64 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 530.64 and 199.72 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 530.64 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/530.64 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 530.64 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 105,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,979.42/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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