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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 495.20 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 495.20 and 279.84 is: 386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 495.20 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/495.20 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 495.20 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 138,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,576.77/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.27

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