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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 508.08 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 508.08 and 347.04 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 508.08 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/508.08 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 508.08 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 176,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,324.08/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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