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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 492.84 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 492.84 and 279.56 is: 385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 492.84 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/492.84 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 492.84 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 137,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,778.35/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.59

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