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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 497.49 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 497.49 and 348.17 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 497.49 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/497.49 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 497.49 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 173,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,211.09/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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