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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.66, 486.62 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.66, 486.62 and 297.30 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.66 : 486.62 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.66/486.62 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.66x = 486.62 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.66x = 144,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,672.13/352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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