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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 493.93 and 341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 493.93 and 341.30 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 493.93 = 341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/493.93 = 341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 493.93 × 341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 168,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,576.60/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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