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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 538.09 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 538.09 and 294.18 is: 440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 538.09 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/538.09 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 538.09 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 158,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,297.24/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.53

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