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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 533.16 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 533.16 and 298.35 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 533.16 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/533.16 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 533.16 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 159,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,068.29/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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