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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 493.74 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 493.74 and 287.91 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 493.74 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/493.74 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 493.74 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 142,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,152.68/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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