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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 486.32 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 486.32 and 279.13 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 486.32 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/486.32 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 486.32 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 135,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,746.50/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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