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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.09, 504.94 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.09, 504.94 and 348.23 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.09 : 504.94 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.09/504.94 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.09x = 504.94 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.09x = 175,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,830.99/368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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