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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 485.82 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 485.82 and 305.65 is: 420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 485.82 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/485.82 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 485.82 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 148,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,490.88/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.75

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