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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.05, 485.03 and 290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.05, 485.03 and 290.09 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.05 : 485.03 = 290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.05/485.03 = 290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.05x = 485.03 × 290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.05x = 140,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,698.48/352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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