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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 545.93 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 545.93 and 296.14 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 545.93 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/545.93 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 545.93 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 161,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,669.98/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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