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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 494.96 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 494.96 and 353.52 is: 488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 494.96 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/494.96 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 494.96 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 174,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,976.49/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.24

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