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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 492.38 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 492.38 and 282.79 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 492.38 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/492.38 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 492.38 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 139,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,240.40/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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