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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 484.65 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 484.65 and 292.86 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 484.65 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/484.65 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 484.65 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 141,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,934.60/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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