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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 492.14 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 492.14 and 352.06 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 492.14 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/492.14 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 492.14 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 173,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,262.81/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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