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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 485.19 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 485.19 and 335.03 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 485.19 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/485.19 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 485.19 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 162,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,550.78/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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