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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 488.73 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 488.73 and 292.05 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 488.73 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/488.73 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 488.73 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 142,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,733.60/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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