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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 491.52 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 491.52 and 287.36 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 491.52 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/491.52 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 491.52 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 141,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,243.19/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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