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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 504.96 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 504.96 and 347.49 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 504.96 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/504.96 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 504.96 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 175,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,469.20/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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