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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 490.18 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 490.18 and 290.68 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 490.18 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/490.18 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 490.18 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 142,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,485.52/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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