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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 501.06 and 343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 501.06 and 343.06 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 501.06 = 343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/501.06 = 343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 501.06 × 343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 171,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,893.64/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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