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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.97, 486.68 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.97, 486.68 and 294.02 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.97 : 486.68 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.97/486.68 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.97x = 486.68 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.97x = 143,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,089.75/352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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