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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 502.68 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 502.68 and 350.48 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 502.68 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/502.68 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 502.68 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 176,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,179.29/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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