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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 534.64 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 534.64 and 295.20 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 534.64 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/534.64 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 534.64 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 157,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,825.73/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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