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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 537.77 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 537.77 and 294.25 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 537.77 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/537.77 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 537.77 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 158,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,238.82/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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