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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.45, 494.07 and 279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.45, 494.07 and 279.61 is: 385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.45 : 494.07 = 279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.45/494.07 = 279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.45x = 494.07 × 279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.45x = 138,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,144.63/358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.40

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