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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 485.73 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 485.73 and 334.58 is: 460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 485.73 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/485.73 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 485.73 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 162,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,513.11/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.64

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