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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 488.86 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 488.86 and 336.92 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 488.86 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/488.86 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 488.86 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 164,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,706.71/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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