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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 530.20 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 530.20 and 297.98 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 530.20 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/530.20 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 530.20 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 157,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,987.03/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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