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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.01, 497.78 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.01, 497.78 and 341.55 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.01 : 497.78 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.01/497.78 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.01x = 497.78 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.01x = 170,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,015.05/361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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