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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 492.90 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 492.90 and 284.10 is: 391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 492.90 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/492.90 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 492.90 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 140,032.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,032.89/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.66

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