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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.78, 541.95 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.78, 541.95 and 293.38 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.78 : 541.95 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.78/541.95 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.78x = 541.95 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.78x = 158,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,997.29/361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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