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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 492.60 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 492.60 and 347.74 is: 478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 492.60 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/492.60 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 492.60 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 171,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,295.49/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.53

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