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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 494.93 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 494.93 and 288.92 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 494.93 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/494.93 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 494.93 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 142,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,991.26/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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