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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 498.30 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 498.30 and 357.16 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 498.30 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/498.30 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 498.30 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 177,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,972.83/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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