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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 486.10 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 486.10 and 334.92 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 486.10 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/486.10 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 486.10 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 162,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,804.61/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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