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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 496.04 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 496.04 and 351.46 is: 487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 496.04 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/496.04 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 496.04 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 174,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,338.22/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.06

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