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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 491.07 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 491.07 and 290.44 is: 400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 491.07 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/491.07 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 491.07 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 142,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,626.37/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.48

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