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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 500.76 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 500.76 and 346.96 is: 478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 500.76 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/500.76 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 500.76 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 173,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,743.69/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.58

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