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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 486.54 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 486.54 and 290.68 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 486.54 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/486.54 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 486.54 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 141,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,428.93/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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