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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 494.12 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 494.12 and 283.98 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 494.12 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/494.12 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 494.12 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 140,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,320.20/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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