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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.34, 492.83 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.34, 492.83 and 348.89 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.34 : 492.83 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.34/492.83 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.34x = 492.83 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.34x = 171,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,943.46/357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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