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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 489.92 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 489.92 and 293.11 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 489.92 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/489.92 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 489.92 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 143,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,597.76/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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