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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.45, 499.60 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.45, 499.60 and 346.25 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.45 : 499.60 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.45/499.60 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.45x = 499.60 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.45x = 172,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,986.50/362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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