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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.54, 498.30 and 353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.54, 498.30 and 353.06 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.54 : 498.30 = 353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.54/498.30 = 353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.54x = 498.30 × 353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.54x = 175,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,925.98/359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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