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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.39, 543.96 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.39, 543.96 and 294.73 is: 442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 543.96 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/543.96 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 543.96 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 160,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,321.33/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.40

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