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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 534 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 534 and 298.64 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 534 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/534 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 534 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 159,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,473.76/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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