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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.37, 492.98 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.37, 492.98 and 291.08 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.37 : 492.98 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.37/492.98 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.37x = 492.98 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.37x = 143,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,496.62/357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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