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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 495.36 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 495.36 and 345.12 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 495.36 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/495.36 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 495.36 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 170,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,958.64/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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