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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 502.50 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 502.50 and 348.87 is: 478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 502.50 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/502.50 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 502.50 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 175,310.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,310.37/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.61

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