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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 539.80 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 539.80 and 291.94 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 539.80 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/539.80 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 539.80 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 157,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,590.64/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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