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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 492.54 and 283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 492.54 and 283.33 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 492.54 = 283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/492.54 = 283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 492.54 × 283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 139,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,551.36/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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