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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 497.40 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 497.40 and 342.04 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 497.40 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/497.40 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 497.40 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 170,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,130.70/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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