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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.03, 542.43 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.03, 542.43 and 293.58 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.03 : 542.43 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.03/542.43 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.03x = 542.43 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.03x = 159,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,246.60/362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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