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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.03, 485.98 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.03, 485.98 and 328.73 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.03 : 485.98 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.03/485.98 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.03x = 485.98 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.03x = 159,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,758.21/352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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