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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 493.08 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 493.08 and 291.76 is: 402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 493.08 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/493.08 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 493.08 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 143,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,861.02/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.93

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