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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 500.12 and 346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 500.12 and 346.45 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 500.12 = 346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/500.12 = 346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 500.12 × 346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 173,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,266.57/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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