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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 491.51 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 491.51 and 282.58 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 491.51 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/491.51 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 491.51 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 138,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,889.48/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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