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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 544.48 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 544.48 and 295.06 is: 442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 544.48 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/544.48 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 544.48 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 160,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,654.27/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.62

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