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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 491.46 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 491.46 and 355.88 is: 489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 491.46 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/491.46 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 491.46 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 174,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,900.78/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.97

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