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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 490.58 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 490.58 and 344.12 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 490.58 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/490.58 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 490.58 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 168,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,820.48/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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