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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 487.41 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 487.41 and 334.86 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 487.41 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/487.41 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 487.41 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 163,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,214.11/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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