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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 492.57 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 492.57 and 338.64 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 492.57 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/492.57 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 492.57 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 166,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,803.90/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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