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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 486.54 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 486.54 and 339.93 is: 469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 486.54 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/486.54 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 486.54 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 165,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,389.54/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.75

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