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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.03, 491.83 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.03, 491.83 and 353.28 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.03 : 491.83 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.03/491.83 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.03x = 491.83 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.03x = 173,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,753.70/356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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