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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 502.56 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 502.56 and 349.74 is: 483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 502.56 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/502.56 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 502.56 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 175,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,765.33/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.88

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