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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 508.71 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 508.71 and 348.40 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 508.71 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/508.71 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 508.71 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 177,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,234.60/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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