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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.55, 530.79 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.55, 530.79 and 300.86 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.55 : 530.79 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.55/530.79 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.55x = 530.79 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.55x = 159,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,693.48/355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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