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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 483.17 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 483.17 and 332.73 is: 459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 483.17 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/483.17 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 483.17 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 160,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,763.49/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.49

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