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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 491.02 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 491.02 and 334.72 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 491.02 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/491.02 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 491.02 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 164,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,354.21/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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