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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 489.32 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 489.32 and 296.24 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 489.32 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/489.32 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 489.32 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 144,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,952.23/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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