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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 491.67 and 286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 491.67 and 286.41 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 491.67 = 286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/491.67 = 286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 491.67 × 286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 140,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,819.20/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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