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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 486.86 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 486.86 and 336.03 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 486.86 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/486.86 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 486.86 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 163,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,597.89/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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