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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.47, 535.29 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.47, 535.29 and 299.54 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.47 : 535.29 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.47/535.29 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.47x = 535.29 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.47x = 160,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,338.09/357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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