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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 489.56 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 489.56 and 295.94 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 489.56 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/489.56 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 489.56 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 144,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,880.39/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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