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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 535.07 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 535.07 and 292.24 is: 438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 535.07 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/535.07 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 535.07 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 156,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,368.86/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.65

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