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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 531.88 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 531.88 and 297.26 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 531.88 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/531.88 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 531.88 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 158,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,105.68/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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