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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 506.49 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 506.49 and 347.16 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 506.49 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/506.49 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 506.49 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 175,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,833.07/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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