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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 495 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 495 and 292.20 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 495 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/495 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 495 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 144,639
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,639/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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