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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 502.80 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 502.80 and 348.41 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 502.80 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/502.80 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 502.80 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 175,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,180.55/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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