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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 492.49 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 492.49 and 348.64 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 492.49 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/492.49 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 492.49 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 171,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,699.61/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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