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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.21, 486.74 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.21, 486.74 and 294.08 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.21 : 486.74 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.21/486.74 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.21x = 486.74 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.21x = 143,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,138.80/353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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