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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 532.58 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 532.58 and 295.65 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 532.58 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/532.58 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 532.58 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 157,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,455.80/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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