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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.32, 487.74 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.32, 487.74 and 335.14 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.32 : 487.74 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.32/487.74 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.32x = 487.74 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.32x = 163,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,461.18/353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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