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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.47 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.47 and 295.05 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.47 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.47 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.47 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 159,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,170.62/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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