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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 492.78 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 492.78 and 339.52 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 492.78 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/492.78 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 492.78 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 167,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,308.67/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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