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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 500.88 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 500.88 and 349.11 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 500.88 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/500.88 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 500.88 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 174,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,862.22/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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