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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 498.71 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 498.71 and 348.12 is: 479.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 498.71 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/498.71 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 498.71 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 173,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,611.80/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.86

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