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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 485.28 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 485.28 and 299.90 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 485.28 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/485.28 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 485.28 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 145,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,535.47/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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