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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 495.59 and 285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 495.59 and 285.65 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 495.59 = 285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/495.59 = 285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 495.59 × 285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 141,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,561.38/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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