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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 490.45 and 339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 490.45 and 339.79 is: 468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 490.45 = 339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/490.45 = 339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 490.45 × 339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 166,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,649.91/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.96

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