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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 490.91 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 490.91 and 351.58 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 490.91 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/490.91 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 490.91 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 172,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,592.38/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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