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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 488.72 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 488.72 and 292.04 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 488.72 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/488.72 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 488.72 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 142,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,725.79/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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