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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 488.68 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 488.68 and 332.32 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 488.68 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/488.68 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 488.68 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 162,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,398.14/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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