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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.93, 539.08 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.93, 539.08 and 295.13 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.93 : 539.08 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.93/539.08 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.93x = 539.08 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.93x = 159,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,098.68/359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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