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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 487.44 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 487.44 and 301.44 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 487.44 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/487.44 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 487.44 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 146,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,933.91/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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