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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 536.49 and 295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 536.49 and 295.42 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 536.49 = 295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/536.49 = 295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 536.49 × 295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 158,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,491.05/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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