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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 488.43 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 488.43 and 335.64 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 488.43 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/488.43 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 488.43 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 163,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,936.65/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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