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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 497.95 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 497.95 and 355.05 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 497.95 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/497.95 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 497.95 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 176,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,796.26/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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