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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 489.86 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 489.86 and 337.58 is: 464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 489.86 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/489.86 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 489.86 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 165,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,366.94/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.77

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