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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 533.94 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 533.94 and 298.99 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 533.94 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/533.94 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 533.94 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 159,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,643.95/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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