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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 534.30 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 534.30 and 298.74 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 534.30 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/534.30 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 534.30 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 159,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,619.35/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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