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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 492.90 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 492.90 and 283.64 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 492.90 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/492.90 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 492.90 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 139,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,806.16/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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