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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 530.68 and 295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 530.68 and 295.87 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 530.68 = 295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/530.68 = 295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 530.68 × 295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 157,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,011.55/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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