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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 493.75 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 493.75 and 352.10 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 493.75 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/493.75 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 493.75 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 173,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,849.38/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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