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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 499.11 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 499.11 and 341.48 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 499.11 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/499.11 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 499.11 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 170,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,437.97/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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