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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.79, 487.17 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.79, 487.17 and 346.59 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.79 : 487.17 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.79/487.17 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.79x = 487.17 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.79x = 168,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,848.25/353.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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