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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 495.39 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 495.39 and 350.26 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 495.39 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/495.39 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 495.39 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 173,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,515.30/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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