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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.40, 497.17 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.40, 497.17 and 346.42 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.40 : 497.17 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.40/497.17 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.40x = 497.17 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.40x = 172,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,229.63/360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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