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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 491.54 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 491.54 and 344.35 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 491.54 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/491.54 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 491.54 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 169,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,260.69/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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