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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 490.25 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 490.25 and 290.39 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 490.25 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/490.25 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 490.25 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 142,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,361.97/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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