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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 488.61 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 488.61 and 291.16 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 488.61 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/488.61 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 488.61 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 142,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,263.69/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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