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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.71, 537.18 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.71, 537.18 and 292.71 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.71 : 537.18 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.71/537.18 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.71x = 537.18 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.71x = 157,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,236.49/357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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