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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 488.70 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 488.70 and 353.88 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 488.70 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/488.70 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 488.70 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 172,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,941.16/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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