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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 487.35 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 487.35 and 304.61 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 487.35 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/487.35 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 487.35 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 148,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,449.25/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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