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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 491.40 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 491.40 and 352.80 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 491.40 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/491.40 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 491.40 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 173,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,365.92/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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