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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 499.80 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 499.80 and 340.18 is: 469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 499.80 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/499.80 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 499.80 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 170,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,021.96/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.49

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