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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 538.68 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 538.68 and 294.18 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 538.68 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/538.68 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 538.68 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 158,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,468.88/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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