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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 494.24 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 494.24 and 348.26 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 494.24 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/494.24 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 494.24 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 172,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,124.02/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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