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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.89, 487.65 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.89, 487.65 and 291.52 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.89 : 487.65 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.89/487.65 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.89x = 487.65 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.89x = 142,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,159.73/353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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