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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.35, 487.38 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.35, 487.38 and 291.08 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.35 : 487.38 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.35/487.38 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.35x = 487.38 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.35x = 141,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,866.57/353.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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