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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 495.09 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 495.09 and 349.10 is: 482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 495.09 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/495.09 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 495.09 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 172,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,835.92/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.35

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