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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 491.43 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 491.43 and 350.25 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 491.43 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/491.43 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 491.43 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 172,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,123.36/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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