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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 494.90 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 494.90 and 285.15 is: 393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 494.90 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/494.90 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 494.90 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 141,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,120.74/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.99

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