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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 495 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 495 and 351.57 is: 483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 495 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/495 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 495 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 174,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027.15/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.73

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