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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 490.87 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 490.87 and 291.18 is: 400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 490.87 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/490.87 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 490.87 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 142,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,931.53/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.57

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