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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 503.61 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 503.61 and 348.23 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 503.61 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/503.61 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 503.61 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 175,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,369.59/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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