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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 537.86 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 537.86 and 294.31 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 537.86 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/537.86 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 537.86 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 158,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,298.55/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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