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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 500.34 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 500.34 and 345.16 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 500.34 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/500.34 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 500.34 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 172,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,697.35/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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