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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 542.25 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 542.25 and 292.92 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 542.25 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/542.25 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 542.25 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 158,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,835.87/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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