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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 533.26 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 533.26 and 296.14 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 533.26 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/533.26 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 533.26 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 157,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,919.62/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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