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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 494.10 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 494.10 and 293.04 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 494.10 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/494.10 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 494.10 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 144,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,791.06/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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