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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 530.96 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 530.96 and 299.92 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 530.96 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/530.96 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 530.96 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 159,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,245.52/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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