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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 489.80 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 489.80 and 343.08 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 489.80 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/489.80 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 489.80 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 168,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,040.20/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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