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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 485.72 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 485.72 and 293.10 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 485.72 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/485.72 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 485.72 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 142,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,364.53/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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