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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 483.35 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 483.35 and 343.41 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 483.35 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/483.35 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 483.35 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 165,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,985.51/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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