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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 490.50 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 490.50 and 339.54 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 490.50 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/490.50 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 490.50 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 166,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,544.37/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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