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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 535.37 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 535.37 and 299.17 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 535.37 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/535.37 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 535.37 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 160,163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,163.81/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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