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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.57, 491.50 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.57, 491.50 and 282.76 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.57 : 491.50 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.57/491.50 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.57x = 491.50 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.57x = 138,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,975.66/356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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