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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 539.10 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 539.10 and 292.44 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 539.10 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/539.10 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 539.10 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 157,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,654.40/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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