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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 544.59 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 544.59 and 294.71 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 544.59 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/544.59 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 544.59 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 160,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,493.40/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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