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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 488.38 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 488.38 and 295.28 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 488.38 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/488.38 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 488.38 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 144,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,208.05/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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