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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.60, 494.81 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.60, 494.81 and 348.89 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.60 : 494.81 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.60/494.81 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.60x = 494.81 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.60x = 172,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,634.26/359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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