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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.88 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.88 and 294.06 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.88 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.88 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.88 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 159,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,639.29/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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