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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 490.26 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 490.26 and 337.32 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 490.26 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/490.26 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 490.26 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 165,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,374.50/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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