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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 490.95 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 490.95 and 293.87 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 490.95 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/490.95 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 490.95 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 144,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,273.02/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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