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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 488.90 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 488.90 and 299.20 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 488.90 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/488.90 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 488.90 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 146,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,278.88/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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