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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 486.10 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 486.10 and 303.37 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 486.10 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/486.10 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 486.10 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 147,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,468.16/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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