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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 530.03 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 530.03 and 292.23 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 530.03 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/530.03 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 530.03 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 154,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,890.30/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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