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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 485.88 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 485.88 and 307.96 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 485.88 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/485.88 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 485.88 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 149,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,631.60/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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