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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 491.48 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 491.48 and 359.40 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 491.48 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/491.48 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 491.48 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 176,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,637.74/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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