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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.80 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.80 and 293.08 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.80 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.80 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.80 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 155,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,859.94/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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