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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 485.64 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 485.64 and 294.30 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 485.64 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/485.64 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 485.64 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 142,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,923.85/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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