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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 491.52 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 491.52 and 286.46 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 491.52 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/491.52 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 491.52 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 140,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,800.82/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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