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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 490.05 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 490.05 and 286.26 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 490.05 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/490.05 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 490.05 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 140,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,281.71/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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