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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 539.66 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 539.66 and 295.17 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 539.66 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/539.66 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 539.66 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 159,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,289.97/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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