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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 488.70 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 488.70 and 349.56 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 488.70 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/488.70 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 488.70 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 170,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,829.97/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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