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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 492.84 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 492.84 and 287.82 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 492.84 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/492.84 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 492.84 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 141,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,849.21/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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