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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 495.54 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 495.54 and 352.26 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 495.54 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/495.54 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 495.54 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 174,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,558.92/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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