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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 493.20 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 493.20 and 294.90 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 493.20 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/493.20 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 493.20 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 145,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,444.68/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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