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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 536.42 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 536.42 and 292.21 is: 438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 536.42 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/536.42 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 536.42 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 156,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,746.68/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.81

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