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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 486.97 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 486.97 and 336.40 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 486.97 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/486.97 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 486.97 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 163,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,816.71/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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