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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 540 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 540 and 292.08 is: 438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 540 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/540 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 540 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 157,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,723.20/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.19

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