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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.10 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.10 and 293.56 is: 439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.10 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.10 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.10 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 157,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,377.52/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.90

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