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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 493.62 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 493.62 and 284.60 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 493.62 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/493.62 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 493.62 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 140,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,484.25/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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