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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 507.12 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 507.12 and 350.08 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 507.12 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/507.12 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 507.12 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 177,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,532.57/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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