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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 487.09 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 487.09 and 283.58 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 487.09 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/487.09 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 487.09 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 138,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,128.98/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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