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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 534.68 and 299.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 534.68 and 299.00 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 534.68 = 299.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/534.68 = 299.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 534.68 × 299.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 159,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,865.90/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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