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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 487.78 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 487.78 and 294.83 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 487.78 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/487.78 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 487.78 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 143,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,809.00/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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