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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 498.72 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 498.72 and 342.52 is: 471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 498.72 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/498.72 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 498.72 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 170,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,821.61/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.94

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