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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 492.48 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 492.48 and 287.28 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 492.48 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/492.48 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 492.48 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 141,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,479.65/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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