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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 531.50 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 531.50 and 297.05 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 531.50 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/531.50 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 531.50 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 157,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,877.93/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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