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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 497.64 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 497.64 and 340.94 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 497.64 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/497.64 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 497.64 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 169,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,665.38/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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