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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 499.84 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 499.84 and 344.32 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 499.84 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/499.84 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 499.84 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 172,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,104.91/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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