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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.06, 498.60 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.06, 498.60 and 345.66 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.06 : 498.60 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.06/498.60 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.06x = 498.60 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.06x = 172,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,346.08/362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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