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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.20, 541.02 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.20, 541.02 and 295.31 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.20 : 541.02 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.20/541.02 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.20x = 541.02 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.20x = 159,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,768.62/360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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