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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 544.12 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 544.12 and 294.23 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 544.12 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/544.12 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 544.12 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 160,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,097.05/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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