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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 534.30 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 534.30 and 295.99 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 534.30 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/534.30 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 534.30 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 158,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,145.01/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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