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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 506.72 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 506.72 and 351.77 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 506.72 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/506.72 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 506.72 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 178,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,247.24/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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