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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 532.44 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 532.44 and 297.64 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 532.44 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/532.44 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 532.44 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 158,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,473.37/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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