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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 494.24 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 494.24 and 347.16 is: 478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 494.24 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/494.24 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 494.24 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 171,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,580.36/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.61

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