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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 493.50 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 493.50 and 283.53 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 493.50 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/493.50 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 493.50 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 139,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,922.06/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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