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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 499.30 and 349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 499.30 and 349.99 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 499.30 = 349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/499.30 = 349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 499.30 × 349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 174,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,747.88/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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