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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.48, 530.33 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.48, 530.33 and 292.33 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.48 : 530.33 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.48/530.33 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.48x = 530.33 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.48x = 155,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,031.37/353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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