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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 491.70 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 491.70 and 350.70 is: 491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 491.70 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/491.70 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 491.70 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 172,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,439.19/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.70

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