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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 535.55 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 535.55 and 292.10 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 535.55 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/535.55 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 535.55 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 156,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,430.02/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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