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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 534.50 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 534.50 and 299.36 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 534.50 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/534.50 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 534.50 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 160,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,007.92/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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