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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 493.87 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 493.87 and 349.64 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 493.87 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/493.87 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 493.87 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 172,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,676.71/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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