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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 484.24 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 484.24 and 295.74 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 484.24 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/484.24 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 484.24 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 143,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,209.14/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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