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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 530.38 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 530.38 and 292.84 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 530.38 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/530.38 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 530.38 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 155,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,316.48/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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