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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.79, 533.79 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.79, 533.79 and 294.74 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.79 : 533.79 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.79/533.79 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.79x = 533.79 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.79x = 157,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,328.60/355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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