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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 492.26 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 492.26 and 335.56 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 492.26 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/492.26 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 492.26 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 165,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,182.77/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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