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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 489.83 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 489.83 and 341.98 is: 472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 489.83 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/489.83 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 489.83 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 167,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,509.13/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.36

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