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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 496.85 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 496.85 and 344.25 is: 474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 496.85 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/496.85 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 496.85 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 171,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,038.89/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.51

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