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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.21, 536.88 and 293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.21, 536.88 and 293.35 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.21 : 536.88 = 293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.21/536.88 = 293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.21x = 536.88 × 293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.21x = 157,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,491.35/358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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