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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 501.24 and 345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 501.24 and 345.82 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 501.24 = 345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/501.24 = 345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 501.24 × 345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 173,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,338.82/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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