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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 531.24 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 531.24 and 299.90 is: 448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 531.24 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/531.24 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 531.24 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 159,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,316.22/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.81

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