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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 487.26 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 487.26 and 335.52 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 487.26 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/487.26 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 487.26 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 163,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,485.48/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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