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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.17, 539.23 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.17, 539.23 and 295.93 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.17 : 539.23 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.17/539.23 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.17x = 539.23 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.17x = 159,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,574.14/360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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