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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 486.92 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 486.92 and 279.27 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 486.92 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/486.92 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 486.92 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 135,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,982.85/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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