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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 495.24 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 495.24 and 351.56 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 495.24 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/495.24 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 495.24 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 174,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,106.57/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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