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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 531.38 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 531.38 and 296.93 is: 444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 531.38 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/531.38 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 531.38 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 157,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,782.66/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.65

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