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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 493.83 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 493.83 and 292.44 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 493.83 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/493.83 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 493.83 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 144,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,415.65/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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