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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 491.82 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 491.82 and 290.44 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 491.82 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/491.82 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 491.82 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 142,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,844.20/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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