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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.80 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.80 and 290.43 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.80 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.80 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.80 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 141,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,090.17/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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