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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 485.76 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 485.76 and 290.40 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 485.76 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/485.76 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 485.76 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 141,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,064.70/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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