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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 530.69 and 293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 530.69 and 293.85 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 530.69 = 293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/530.69 = 293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 530.69 × 293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 155,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,941.79/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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