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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 490.74 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 490.74 and 349.75 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 490.74 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/490.74 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 490.74 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 171,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,633.86/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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