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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 534.06 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 534.06 and 297.32 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 534.06 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/534.06 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 534.06 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 158,784.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.05/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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