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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 485.82 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 485.82 and 350.20 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 485.82 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/485.82 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 485.82 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 170,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,134.16/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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