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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 486.72 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 486.72 and 351 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 486.72 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/486.72 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 486.72 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 170,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,838.72/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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