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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 488.88 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 488.88 and 292.37 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 488.88 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/488.88 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 488.88 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 142,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,931.40/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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