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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 486.04 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 486.04 and 293.86 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 486.04 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/486.04 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 486.04 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 142,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,827.71/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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