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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.07, 498.59 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.07, 498.59 and 342.62 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.07 : 498.59 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.07/498.59 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.07x = 498.59 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.07x = 170,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,822.70/361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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