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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.62 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.62 and 345.88 is: 477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.62 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.62 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.62 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 170,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,387.41/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.60

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