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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 490.74 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 490.74 and 286.26 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 490.74 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/490.74 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 490.74 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 140,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,479.23/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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