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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.81, 538.90 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.81, 538.90 and 295.01 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.81 : 538.90 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.81/538.90 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.81x = 538.90 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.81x = 158,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,980.89/359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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