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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 494.16 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 494.16 and 280.28 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 494.16 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/494.16 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 494.16 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 138,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,503.16/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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