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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 489.45 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 489.45 and 348.37 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 489.45 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/489.45 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 489.45 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 170,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,509.70/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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