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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 485.12 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 485.12 and 293.09 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 485.12 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/485.12 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 485.12 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 142,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,182.13/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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