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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 497.24 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 497.24 and 282.26 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 497.24 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/497.24 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 497.24 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 140,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350.96/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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