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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 506.03 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 506.03 and 348.95 is: 481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 506.03 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/506.03 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 506.03 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 176,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,574.89/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.85

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