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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 495.69 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 495.69 and 351.18 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 495.69 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/495.69 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 495.69 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 174,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,076.41/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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