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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 498.69 and 345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 498.69 and 345.46 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 498.69 = 345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/498.69 = 345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 498.69 × 345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 172,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,277.45/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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