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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 486.79 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 486.79 and 335.42 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 486.79 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/486.79 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 486.79 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 163,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,279.10/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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