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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 508.56 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 508.56 and 348.66 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 508.56 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/508.56 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 508.56 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 177,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,314.53/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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