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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 496.14 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 496.14 and 282.20 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 496.14 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/496.14 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 496.14 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 140,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,010.71/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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