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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 485.17 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 485.17 and 304.92 is: 420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 485.17 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/485.17 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 485.17 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 147,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,937.27/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.72

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