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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 482.88 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 482.88 and 340.38 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 482.88 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/482.88 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 482.88 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 164,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,362.69/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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