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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 490.86 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 490.86 and 348.60 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 490.86 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/490.86 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 490.86 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 171,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,113.80/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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