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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.91, 498.88 and 347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.91, 498.88 and 347.33 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.91 : 498.88 = 347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.91/498.88 = 347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.91x = 498.88 × 347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.91x = 173,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,275.99/361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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