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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 490.52 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 490.52 and 348.04 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 490.52 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/490.52 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 490.52 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 170,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,722.06/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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