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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 472.36 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 472.36 and 275.98 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 472.36 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/472.36 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 472.36 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 130,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,361.91/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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