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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 494.97 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 494.97 and 280.13 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 494.97 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/494.97 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 494.97 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 138,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,655.95/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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