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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 530.90 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 530.90 and 296.98 is: 444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 530.90 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/530.90 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 530.90 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 157,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,664.03/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.89

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