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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 485.76 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 485.76 and 292.44 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 485.76 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/485.76 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 485.76 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 142,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,055.65/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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