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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 487.10 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 487.10 and 290.75 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 487.10 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/487.10 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 487.10 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 141,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,622.87/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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