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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 494.10 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 494.10 and 280.26 is: 386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 494.10 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/494.10 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 494.10 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 138,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,476.47/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.78

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