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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 482.64 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 482.64 and 332.41 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 482.64 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/482.64 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 482.64 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 160,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,434.36/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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