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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 486 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 486 and 293.76 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 486 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/486 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 486 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 142,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,767.36/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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