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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 486.81 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 486.81 and 279.90 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 486.81 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/486.81 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 486.81 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 136,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,258.12/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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