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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 493.83 and 279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 493.83 and 279.62 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 493.83 = 279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/493.83 = 279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 493.83 × 279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 138,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,084.74/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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