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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 488.26 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 488.26 and 332.72 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 488.26 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/488.26 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 488.26 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 162,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,453.87/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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