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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.47, 493.61 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.47, 493.61 and 345.86 is: 477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.47 : 493.61 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.47/493.61 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.47x = 493.61 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.47x = 170,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,715.76/357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.57

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