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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 541.86 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 541.86 and 341.62 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 541.86 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/541.86 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 541.86 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 185,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,110.21/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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