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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 491.73 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 491.73 and 278.31 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 491.73 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/491.73 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 491.73 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 136,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853.38/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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