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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 493.80 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 493.80 and 344.16 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 493.80 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/493.80 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 493.80 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 169,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,946.21/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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