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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 501.12 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 501.12 and 346.32 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 501.12 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/501.12 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 501.12 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 173,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,547.88/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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