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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 500.67 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 500.67 and 347.16 is: 478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 500.67 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/500.67 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 500.67 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 173,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,812.60/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.09

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