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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 495 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 495 and 354.90 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 495 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/495 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 495 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 175,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,675.50/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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