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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 507.87 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 507.87 and 348.30 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 507.87 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/507.87 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 507.87 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 176,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,891.12/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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