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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 488.89 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 488.89 and 292.40 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 488.89 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/488.89 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 488.89 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 142,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,948.86/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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