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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 502.90 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 502.90 and 344 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 502.90 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/502.90 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 502.90 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 172,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,997.60/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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