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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 498.88 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 498.88 and 352.38 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 498.88 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/498.88 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 498.88 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 175,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,795.33/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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