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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 497.60 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 497.60 and 356.20 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 497.60 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/497.60 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 497.60 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 177,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,245.12/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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