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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 491.07 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 491.07 and 348.53 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 491.07 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/491.07 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 491.07 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 171,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,152.63/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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