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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 527.78 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 527.78 and 293.96 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 527.78 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/527.78 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 527.78 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 155,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,148.26/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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