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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 492.10 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 492.10 and 283.72 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 492.10 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/492.10 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 492.10 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 139,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,618.61/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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