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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 494.63 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 494.63 and 284.56 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 494.63 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/494.63 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 494.63 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 140,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,749.44/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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