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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 487.23 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 487.23 and 290.16 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 487.23 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/487.23 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 487.23 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 141,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,372.22/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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