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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 484.40 and 343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 484.40 and 343.87 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 484.40 = 343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/484.40 = 343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 484.40 × 343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 166,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,568.91/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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