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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 499.50 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 499.50 and 348.11 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 499.50 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/499.50 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 499.50 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 173,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,880.95/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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