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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 532.60 and 294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 532.60 and 294.86 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 532.60 = 294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/532.60 = 294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 532.60 × 294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 157,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,043.03/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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