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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.54 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.54 and 328.77 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.54 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.54 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.54 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 158,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,644.68/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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