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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 498.12 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 498.12 and 343.08 is: 472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 498.12 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/498.12 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 498.12 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 170,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,892.52/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.59

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