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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 491.43 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 491.43 and 347.07 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 491.43 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/491.43 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 491.43 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 170,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,560.61/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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