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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.13, 531.66 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.13, 531.66 and 296.74 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.13 : 531.66 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.13/531.66 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.13x = 531.66 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.13x = 157,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,764.79/354.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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