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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 499.77 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 499.77 and 346.20 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 499.77 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/499.77 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 499.77 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 173,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,020.37/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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