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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 492.60 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 492.60 and 283.83 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 492.60 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/492.60 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 492.60 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 139,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,814.66/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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