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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 495.85 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 495.85 and 349.42 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 495.85 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/495.85 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 495.85 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 173,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,259.91/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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