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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 490.08 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 490.08 and 354.88 is: 488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 490.08 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/490.08 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 490.08 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 173,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,919.59/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.59

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