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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 492.33 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 492.33 and 347.10 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 492.33 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/492.33 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 492.33 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 170,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,887.74/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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