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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 495.28 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 495.28 and 349.76 is: 484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 495.28 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/495.28 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 495.28 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 173,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,229.13/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.64

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