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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 531.66 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 531.66 and 294.10 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 531.66 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/531.66 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 531.66 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 156,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,361.21/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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