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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 490 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 490 and 332.82 is: 459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 490 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/490 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 490 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 163,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,079.35/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.44

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