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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 488.34 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 488.34 and 292.02 is: 402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 488.34 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/488.34 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 488.34 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 142,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,605.05/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.40

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