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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 495.64 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 495.64 and 349.26 is: 483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 495.64 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/495.64 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 495.64 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 173,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,105.48/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.85

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