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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 494.55 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 494.55 and 341.84 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 494.55 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/494.55 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 494.55 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 169,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,054.50/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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