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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 502.26 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 502.26 and 346.08 is: 476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 502.26 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/502.26 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 502.26 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 173,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,822.14/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.73

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