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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.76 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.76 and 347.01 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.76 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.76 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.76 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 173,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,768.73/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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