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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 490.52 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 490.52 and 335.21 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 490.52 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/490.52 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 490.52 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 164,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,425.59/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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