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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 539.52 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 539.52 and 294.31 is: 442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 539.52 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/539.52 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 539.52 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 158,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,786.13/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.05

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