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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 490.22 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 490.22 and 351.08 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 490.22 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/490.22 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 490.22 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 172,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,106.44/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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