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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 490.69 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 490.69 and 282.10 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 490.69 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/490.69 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 490.69 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 138,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,423.65/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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