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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 485.94 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 485.94 and 352.56 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 485.94 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/485.94 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 485.94 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 171,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,323.01/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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