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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 489.78 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 489.78 and 335.88 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 489.78 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/489.78 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 489.78 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 164,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,507.31/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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