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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 503.16 and 345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 503.16 and 345.28 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 503.16 = 345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/503.16 = 345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 503.16 × 345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 173,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,731.08/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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