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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 487.80 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 487.80 and 337.52 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 487.80 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/487.80 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 487.80 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 164,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,642.26/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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