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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 492.66 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 492.66 and 345.63 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 492.66 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/492.66 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 492.66 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 170,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,278.08/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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