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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.89, 544.71 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.89, 544.71 and 295.22 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.89 : 544.71 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.89/544.71 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.89x = 544.71 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.89x = 160,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,809.29/362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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