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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 492.59 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 492.59 and 341.33 is: 471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 492.59 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/492.59 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 492.59 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 168,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,134.14/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.22

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