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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 533.70 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 533.70 and 298.49 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 533.70 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/533.70 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 533.70 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 159,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,301.44/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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