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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 494.10 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 494.10 and 341.10 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 494.10 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/494.10 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 494.10 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 168,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,537.51/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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