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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 486.42 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 486.42 and 328.80 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 486.42 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/486.42 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 486.42 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 159,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,934.90/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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