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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 509.49 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 509.49 and 348.96 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 509.49 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/509.49 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 509.49 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 177,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,791.63/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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