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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.96 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.96 and 334.80 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.96 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.96 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.96 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 162,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,029.81/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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