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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 493.63 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 493.63 and 284.18 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 493.63 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/493.63 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 493.63 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 140,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,276.59/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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