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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.43, 485 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.43, 485 and 293.11 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.43 : 485 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.43/485 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.43x = 485 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.43x = 142,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,158.35/351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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