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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 495.96 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 495.96 and 358.40 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 495.96 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/495.96 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 495.96 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 177,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,752.06/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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