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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 485.59 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 485.59 and 335.40 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 485.59 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/485.59 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 485.59 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 162,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,866.89/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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