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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 490.24 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 490.24 and 295.70 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 490.24 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/490.24 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 490.24 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 144,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,963.97/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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