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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 498.28 and 349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 498.28 and 349.21 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 498.28 = 349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/498.28 = 349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 498.28 × 349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 174,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,004.41/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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