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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 490.10 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 490.10 and 293.04 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 490.10 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/490.10 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 490.10 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 143,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,618.90/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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