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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 534.60 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 534.60 and 292.56 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 534.60 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/534.60 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 534.60 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 156,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,402.58/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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