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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 491.60 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 491.60 and 286.04 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 491.60 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/491.60 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 491.60 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 140,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,617.26/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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