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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 486.94 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 486.94 and 339.72 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 486.94 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/486.94 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 486.94 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 165,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,423.26/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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