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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.37, 501.39 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.37, 501.39 and 348.17 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.37 : 501.39 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.37/501.39 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.37x = 501.39 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.37x = 174,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,566.45/364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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