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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.47, 534.49 and 299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.47, 534.49 and 299.05 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.47 : 534.49 = 299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.47/534.49 = 299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.47x = 534.49 × 299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.47x = 159,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,839.23/356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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