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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 489.48 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 489.48 and 292.44 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 489.48 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/489.48 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 489.48 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 143,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,143.53/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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