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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 485.02 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 485.02 and 335.52 is: 463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 485.02 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/485.02 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 485.02 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 162,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,733.91/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.87

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