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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 493.26 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 493.26 and 350.64 is: 485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 493.26 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/493.26 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 493.26 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 172,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,956.69/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.97

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