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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 495 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 495 and 293.52 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 495 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/495 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 495 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 145,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,292.40/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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