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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 498.48 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 498.48 and 355.08 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 498.48 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/498.48 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 498.48 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 177,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,000.28/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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