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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 481.92 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 481.92 and 346.56 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 481.92 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/481.92 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 481.92 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 167,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,014.20/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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