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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 485.91 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 485.91 and 297.02 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 485.91 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/485.91 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 485.91 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 144,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,322.56/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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