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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.04 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.04 and 295.32 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.04 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.04 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.04 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 160,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961.21/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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