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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 485.15 and 305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 485.15 and 305.53 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 485.15 = 305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/485.15 = 305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 485.15 × 305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 148,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,227.88/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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