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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 491.56 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 491.56 and 291.68 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 491.56 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/491.56 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 491.56 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 143,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,378.22/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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