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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 493.44 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 493.44 and 283.52 is: 391.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 493.44 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/493.44 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 493.44 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 139,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,900.11/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.39

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