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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 499.68 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 499.68 and 346.68 is: 476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 499.68 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/499.68 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 499.68 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 173,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,229.06/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.43

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