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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 558.51 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 558.51 and 295.41 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 558.51 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/558.51 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 558.51 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 164,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,989.44/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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