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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 491.67 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 491.67 and 279.18 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 491.67 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/491.67 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 491.67 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 137,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,264.43/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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