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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.80, 490.99 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.80, 490.99 and 346.60 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.80 : 490.99 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.80/490.99 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.80x = 490.99 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.80x = 170,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,177.13/353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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