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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.80, 488.64 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.80, 488.64 and 304.48 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.80 : 488.64 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.80/488.64 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.80x = 488.64 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.80x = 148,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,781.11/353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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