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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 540.74 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 540.74 and 295.58 is: 442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 540.74 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/540.74 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 540.74 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 159,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,829.96/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.33

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