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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 532.07 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 532.07 and 299.88 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 532.07 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/532.07 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 532.07 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 159,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,557.15/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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