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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 539.37 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 539.37 and 294.54 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 539.37 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/539.37 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 539.37 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 158,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,866.04/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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