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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 534.29 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 534.29 and 299.34 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 534.29 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/534.29 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 534.29 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 159,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,932.87/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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