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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 488.32 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 488.32 and 346.53 is: 477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 488.32 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/488.32 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 488.32 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 169,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,216.81/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.18

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