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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 491.08 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 491.08 and 286.64 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 491.08 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/491.08 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 491.08 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 140,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,760.72/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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