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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 499.20 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 499.20 and 355.80 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 499.20 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/499.20 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 499.20 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 177,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,615.36/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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