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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 492.48 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 492.48 and 291.60 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 492.48 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/492.48 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 492.48 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 143,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,607.17/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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