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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.25, 485.88 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.25, 485.88 and 292.98 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.25 : 485.88 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.25/485.88 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.25x = 485.88 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.25x = 142,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,353.12/352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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