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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 490.55 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 490.55 and 293.25 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 490.55 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/490.55 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 490.55 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 143,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,853.79/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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