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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 490.96 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 490.96 and 350.24 is: 483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 490.96 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/490.96 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 490.96 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 171,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,953.83/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.02

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