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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 492.94 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 492.94 and 349.80 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 492.94 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/492.94 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 492.94 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 172,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,426.20/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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