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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 534.14 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 534.14 and 295.10 is: 442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 534.14 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/534.14 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 534.14 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 157,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,627.34/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.65

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