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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 492.82 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 492.82 and 351.24 is: 484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 492.82 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/492.82 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 492.82 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 173,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,098.10/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.98

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