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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 489.27 and 296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 489.27 and 296.09 is: 408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 489.27 = 296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/489.27 = 296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 489.27 × 296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 144,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,865.51/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.76

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