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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.49 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.49 and 295.21 is: 442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.49 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.49 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.49 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 157,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,491.58/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.78

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