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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 545.96 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 545.96 and 292.30 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 545.96 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/545.96 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 545.96 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 159,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,584.11/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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