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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 487.68 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 487.68 and 337.80 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 487.68 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/487.68 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 487.68 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 164,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,738.30/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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