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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.60 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.60 and 341.20 is: 470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.60 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.60 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.60 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 165,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,004.32/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.47

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