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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 535.50 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 535.50 and 295.80 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 535.50 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/535.50 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 535.50 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 158,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,400.90/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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