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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 485.79 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 485.79 and 290.45 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 485.79 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/485.79 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 485.79 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 141,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,097.71/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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