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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 532.80 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 532.80 and 294.40 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 532.80 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/532.80 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 532.80 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 156,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,856.32/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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