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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.47, 500.49 and 350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.47, 500.49 and 350.83 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.47 : 500.49 = 350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.47/500.49 = 350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.47x = 500.49 × 350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.47x = 175,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,586.91/362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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