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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 486.51 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 486.51 and 320.94 is: 441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 486.51 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/486.51 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 486.51 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 156,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,140.52/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.90

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