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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 495.81 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 495.81 and 347.97 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 495.81 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/495.81 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 495.81 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 172,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,524.77/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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