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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 538.44 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 538.44 and 294.80 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 538.44 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/538.44 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 538.44 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 158,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,732.11/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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