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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 530.63 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 530.63 and 293.16 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 530.63 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/530.63 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 530.63 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 155,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,559.49/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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