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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.42, 497.40 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.42, 497.40 and 344.02 is: 474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.42 : 497.40 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.42/497.40 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.42x = 497.40 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.42x = 171,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,115.55/360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.77

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