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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 494.96 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 494.96 and 280.14 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 494.96 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/494.96 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 494.96 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 138,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,658.09/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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