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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 545.70 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 545.70 and 295.88 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 545.70 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/545.70 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 545.70 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 161,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,461.72/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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