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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 536.27 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 536.27 and 293.26 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 536.27 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/536.27 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 536.27 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 157,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,263.86/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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