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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 533.30 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 533.30 and 294.08 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 533.30 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/533.30 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 533.30 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 156,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,832.86/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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