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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 529.30 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 529.30 and 299.86 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 529.30 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/529.30 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 529.30 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 158,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,715.90/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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