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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 494.72 and 283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 494.72 and 283.67 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 494.72 = 283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/494.72 = 283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 494.72 × 283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 140,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,333.33/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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