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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 499.48 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 499.48 and 353.74 is: 487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 499.48 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/499.48 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 499.48 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 176,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,683.60/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.78

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