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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 542.90 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 542.90 and 294.50 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 542.90 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/542.90 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 542.90 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 159,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,886.14/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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