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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.42 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.42 and 347.46 is: 479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.42 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.42 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.42 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 176,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,308.15/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.67

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