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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 535.59 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 535.59 and 296.61 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 535.59 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/535.59 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 535.59 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 158,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,861.35/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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