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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.11, 486.61 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.11, 486.61 and 348.55 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.11 : 486.61 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.11/486.61 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.11x = 486.61 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.11x = 169,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,608.56/353.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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