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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 494.70 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 494.70 and 349 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 494.70 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/494.70 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 494.70 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 172,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,650.30/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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