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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 491.42 and 278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 491.42 and 278.87 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 491.42 = 278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/491.42 = 278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 491.42 × 278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 137,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,040.54/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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