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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 490.66 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 490.66 and 293.46 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 490.66 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/490.66 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 490.66 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 143,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,986.51/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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