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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 494.74 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 494.74 and 351.11 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 494.74 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/494.74 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 494.74 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 173,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,708.16/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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