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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 525.04 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 525.04 and 294.53 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 525.04 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/525.04 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 525.04 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 154,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,636.67/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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