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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 499.38 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 499.38 and 345.96 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 499.38 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/499.38 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 499.38 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 172,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,765.50/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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