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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 537.40 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 537.40 and 294.01 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 537.40 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/537.40 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 537.40 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 158,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,000.97/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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