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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 491.88 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 491.88 and 351.22 is: 484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 491.88 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/491.88 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 491.88 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 172,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,758.09/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.43

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