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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 490.55 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 490.55 and 357.02 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 490.55 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/490.55 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 490.55 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 175,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,136.16/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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