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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.40, 489.69 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.40, 489.69 and 347.64 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.40 : 489.69 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.40/489.69 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.40x = 489.69 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.40x = 170,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,235.83/353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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