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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 487.62 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 487.62 and 291.94 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 487.62 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/487.62 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 487.62 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 142,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,355.78/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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