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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 489.20 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 489.20 and 334.36 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 489.20 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/489.20 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 489.20 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 163,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,568.91/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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