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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 508.95 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 508.95 and 346.86 is: 477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 508.95 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/508.95 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 508.95 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 176,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,534.40/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.71

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