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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 499.44 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 499.44 and 348 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 499.44 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/499.44 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 499.44 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 173,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,805.12/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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