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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.19 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.19 and 299.46 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.19 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.19 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.19 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 158,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,770.70/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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