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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.21, 529.85 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.21, 529.85 and 297.81 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.21 : 529.85 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.21/529.85 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.21x = 529.85 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.21x = 157,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,795.37/355.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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