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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.32 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.32 and 298.83 is: 448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.32 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.32 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.32 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 159,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,969.68/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.40

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