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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.41, 488.43 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.41, 488.43 and 345.93 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.41 : 488.43 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.41/488.43 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.41x = 488.43 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.41x = 168,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,962.59/352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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