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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 534.08 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 534.08 and 298.74 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 534.08 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/534.08 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 534.08 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 159,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,551.06/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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