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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.01, 491.88 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.01, 491.88 and 340.54 is: 469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.01 : 491.88 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.01/491.88 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.01x = 491.88 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.01x = 167,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,504.82/357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.19

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