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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 485.64 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 485.64 and 294.36 is: 405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 485.64 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/485.64 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 485.64 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 142,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,952.99/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.33

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