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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 493.92 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 493.92 and 284.49 is: 392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 493.92 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/493.92 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 493.92 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 140,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,515.30/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.87

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