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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 543 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 543 and 293.88 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 543 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/543 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 543 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 159,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,576.84/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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