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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 508.19 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 508.19 and 350.40 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 508.19 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/508.19 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 508.19 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 178,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,068.02/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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