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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 488.68 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 488.68 and 347.99 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 488.68 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/488.68 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 488.68 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 170,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,052.44/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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