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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 494.46 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 494.46 and 292.80 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 494.46 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/494.46 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 494.46 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 144,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,777.89/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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