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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.65, 500.27 and 348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.65, 500.27 and 348.67 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.65 : 500.27 = 348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.65/500.27 = 348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.65x = 500.27 × 348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.65x = 174,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,429.14/362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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