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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 488.40 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 488.40 and 296.36 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 488.40 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/488.40 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 488.40 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 144,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,742.22/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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