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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 487.47 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 487.47 and 349.08 is: 478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 487.47 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/487.47 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 487.47 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 170,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,166.03/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.59

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