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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 532.12 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 532.12 and 297.43 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 532.12 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/532.12 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 532.12 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 158,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,268.45/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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