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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 536.91 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 536.91 and 296.65 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 536.91 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/536.91 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 536.91 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 159,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,274.35/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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