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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 494.04 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 494.04 and 346.63 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 494.04 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/494.04 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 494.04 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 171,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,249.09/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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