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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 489.18 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 489.18 and 337.08 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 489.18 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/489.18 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 489.18 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 164,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,892.79/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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