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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 486.63 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 486.63 and 291.11 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 486.63 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/486.63 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 486.63 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 141,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,660.43/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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