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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 493.04 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 493.04 and 335.36 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 493.04 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/493.04 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 493.04 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 165,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,345.89/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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