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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 495.63 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 495.63 and 348.15 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 495.63 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/495.63 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 495.63 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 172,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,553.58/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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