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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 506.46 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 506.46 and 350.33 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 506.46 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/506.46 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 506.46 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 177,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,428.13/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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