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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 495.72 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 495.72 and 346.50 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 495.72 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/495.72 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 495.72 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 171,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,766.98/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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